A fire broke out outside Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, just hours before their crucial Champions League tie against Club Brugge.
Key Details:
1. Cause of Fire: A merchandise stand caught fire near the stadium entrance.
2. Timing: The fire started shortly before 1800 GMT, 30 minutes before the team’s scheduled arrival.
3. Response: Fire services arrived quickly, and the fire was brought under control.
4. Match Status: Despite the incident, the match was scheduled to go ahead as planned at 2000 GMT.
The fire interrupted a pre-match entertainment show, and three entrance gates near the scene were closed. However, the stadium was declared open, and fans were allowed to enter. Manchester City needs to beat Club Brugge to advance to the Champions League play-off round.
Source: Vanguard
